Former NBA player Renaldo Balkman is in the news, but it's not for an attempt to break back into the league. Instead, it's for his bizarre on-court meltdown that ended in him putting his hands around a teammate's neck and choking him.

Balkman, who spent six seasons in the NBA with the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets, plays in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Petron Blaze Boosters.

In a game against the Alaska Aces on Friday in the 2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup, Balkman drove to the basket late with his team trailing by seven. His missed shot was rebounded by the Aces, and he appeared to be frustrated about a foul that wasn't called. Balkman immediately walked toward one official, even bumping him, before pushing one of his coaches, and then going after the other two officials on the court. A number of Balkman's teammates tried to intervene.

Finally, teammate Arwind Santos attempted to restrain Balkman, but he was given a few shoves. Then, Santos shoved Balkman back— and Balkman briefly grabbed him around the throat. Someone who appeared to be a friend or associate of Balkman's also came on the floor and tried to remove him from the situation.

Balkman issued an apology on Twitter for his actions.

I wld like to apologize to the fans, Petron Blaze, my teammates, the PBA and especially @tubidronald71 and @arwind029

Balkman is no stranger to international conflict. Previously, he headbutted New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez in a game between Puerto Rico and Venezuela at the FIBA Americas Tournament in 2012.